Supported Frameworks

List of supported frameworks / stacks for Alchemy Rollups

Supported Rollup Frameworks

Alchemy Rollups supports multiple rollup frameworks. This guide provides an overview of each framework to help you choose the best option for your project.

Optimism OP Stack

  • Overview: An open-source optimistic rollup framework designed for Ethereum equivalence.
  • Key Benefits:
    • Low fees and high throughput.
    • Security through fraud proofs and reliance on Ethereum for data.
    • Full EVM compatibility.
    • Superchain, a network of chains that share bridging, decentralized governance, upgrades, a communication layer and more.
  • Use Case: Ideal for projects looking for a balance of performance and compatibility.

Arbitrum Nitro (Orbit)

  • Overview: A robust optimistic rollup with enhancements for performance.
  • Key Benefits:
    • Ultra-low transaction fees with options for even lower costs through alternative data availability models.
    • Fast block times and efficient batching.
    • Full EVM compatibility, with optional support for additional smart contract languages.
    • Interoperability with other chains in the Arbitrum ecosystem.
    • Stylus, which will allow you to write smart contracts in a more performant VM with Rust, C++, or other languages that can compile to WASM. These contracts can interoperate synchronously with the EVM.
  • Use Case: Best suited for high-throughput applications with diverse transaction requirements.

zkSync ZK Stack

  • Overview: A framework for building ZK-Rollups using zero-knowledge proofs.
  • Key Benefits:
    • Instant finality due to cryptographic proofs.
    • High scalability by posting only proofs and minimal data on Layer-1.
    • EVM compatibility with a few potential limitations.
    • Security based on cryptographic guarantees rather than challenge periods.
  • Use Case: Ideal for applications that require fast withdrawals and enhanced scalability.

Select the framework that aligns with your project’s needs.

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